White Fence Dream

Chapter 146 Opening your mouth

Zhou Jingyun felt that the Imperial Street was long and he ran slowly, but to someone standing on a high place looking down, the young man in the scarlet official robe ran to the car in the blink of an eye.

Shopkeeper Cai was shocked.

I never thought Zhou Jingyun would run in public like this.

The nine qualities of a gentleman are gone.

This could be reported by the censor as a breach of etiquette.

But when he saw Zhou Jingyun running straight to the front of the car and making eye contact with the woman who lifted the curtain, Shopkeeper Cai couldn't help but be moved.

A gentleman feels as if he has missed his beloved for a long time even if he hasn't seen her for a day.

Coming here so impatiently.

The prince and the young lady are really... well, whether the young lady is deeply in love or not is not the point for now, but the prince of Dongyang Marquis really has no reservations about showing his deep love in front of others.

Shopkeeper Cai glanced at Shangguan Yue and saw that the young master had a very unhappy expression on his face. He raised his hand and hammered on the windowsill, grinning, not knowing whether it was because of the pain in his hand or the heartache.

Young people, turn back as soon as possible.

Zhuang Li looked at Zhou Jingyun who was parked in front of the car. He was panting, his face was flushed, and his meticulously done hair was a little messy.

He was tall and stood in front of the car, blocking her view of Imperial Street.

"Prince, the young mistress came specially to pick you up." Chunyue said happily, "Prince, did you see it from so far away?"

Zhuang Li forced a smile at Zhou Jingyun: "I came from my aunt's house, and I thought you might have finished your work, so I waited for a while..."

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "Now that you're done, let's go back." Then he lifted up his robe and got into the car.

Zhuang Li hurriedly moved inside, while Chunyue hurriedly squeezed out of the car from the side, leaving the car to the couple.

There was some commotion in front of the carriage.

The officials who came to their senses at the street corner asked one after another, "Jingyun, this is your wife."

Zhou Jingyun nodded, not wanting to say more: "Goodbye first."

It was normal that it was inconvenient to talk with the presence of female relatives. The officials looked at the woman hidden behind Zhou Jingyun in the car, smiled and raised their hands to say goodbye.

The curtains were lowered to block the view; the driver urged the horse on and drove away surrounded by guards.

"It turns out that the beauty has arrived."

"This is the first time I've seen Prince Zhou running like this."

"Zhou Jingyun was mature when he was young, but now that he is in his twenties, he looks more youthful."

There was a lot of discussion on the street, everyone was thinking about what had just happened. This would become a new topic of conversation in the next few days.

Shen Qing walked to the street corner and listened to people talking and laughing.

"The prince and his new wife are really in love. This young wife actually came to pick up the prince." The young eunuch also discussed with great interest, "It is said that this young wife is of humble origins and an orphan. She is quite capable of winning the prince's heart. I wonder what she looks like——"

He leaned over to look in the direction Zhou Jingyun left, and only saw the back of the carriage.

Shen Qing also looked over with a faint smile on his face.

What a coincidence, I almost saw him. The thought flashed through my mind, and then I paused, maybe it’s not a coincidence?

The dream pattern woven for Madam Zhuang has become blurred. This was triggered by Miss Bai who was asked about her past.

No, after experiencing this dream, I shouldn’t call her Miss Bai anymore.

Shen Qing looked at the carriage going away.

The empress was awakened by the dream, confused and bewildered. Although she has not fully recovered yet, she follows her instinctive memory and comes to see the imperial city?
Maybe, come and meet him too.

Unfortunately, before he could see her face clearly, Zhou Jingyun stopped him and took her away.

Shen Qing looked at the carriage going away, with a hint of regret in his eyes, and the smile on his lips faded again.

Look how scared Zhou Jingyun was. He ran away without caring about his manners to stop her.

The person is already awake, can you still stop him?

……

……

After the carriage had traveled for a while, Zhou Jingyun's breathing calmed down and he felt the thin sweat on his body cool down.

Zhuang Li poured tea from the stove in the car, and Zhou Jingyun took it and listened to her whispering about what she said to her aunt, what she played with her sisters, and what she ate...
Zhou Jingyun raised his head and interrupted her: "Go home earlier next time and don't come here to pick me up."

Then he looked at the smile on the woman's face, seemed a little stunned, and then lowered his eyes: "Okay, I understand."

It was not a good thing to say that, as it seemed like he disliked her.

How could he dislike her?

Just now...

Zhou Jingyun took a deep breath: "What I mean is that it's cold and there are so many people, it's inconvenient for you to come here."

Although it was perfunctory, it also gave a reason. Zhuang Li raised his head and smiled: "I was reckless and forgot my identity. It is very dangerous to come to a place like this. Next time if I want to pick up the prince, I will tell you in advance."

Her smile was sweet, her expression was calm, and she seemed to be somewhat dazed.

Yes, she is still a fugitive.

This understanding is correct.

She probably wasn't angry at the harshness of his words just now.

Zhou Jingyun sighed inwardly, and his voice softened a bit: "Yes, I am very worried that you might get into an accident."

Zhuang Li said with some apology: "It's my fault that I made the prince worry." He smiled again, "Maybe I was living too comfortably with the prince, so I neglected it."

Zhou Jingyun smiled at her and said, "Just be careful next time."

Zhuang Li's eyes brightened up again, and he held up the lantern to show him: "Look, it's a gift from my aunt."

The previous topic was brought to a halt. It was obvious that she didn't care and continued to share what happened today with him.

Zhou Jingyun nodded with a smile: "It looks good." He added, "I was going to buy you a lantern because it's inconvenient for you to go out, so you can only stay at home during the Lantern Festival..."

Zhuang Li nodded repeatedly: "Okay, Prince, buy it back and we can watch it at home, it's the same."

Zhou Jingyun nodded. It was not convenient for him to go to the street today. Thinking of Shen Qing's figure, he couldn't help but clench his hands.

"I'll go to the street early tomorrow morning to pick out some nice and interesting ones."

"Okay, I'll wait for the prince."

He was talking to Zhuang Li, his eyes fixed on the car curtain, his mind in a mess.

From Zhuang Li's actions, it can be seen that she came to pick him up unintentionally and on a whim.

But it's such a coincidence.

If he had come out a little later, or walked slower, Shen Qing would have met Zhuang Li.

Is this really a coincidence?

Was it Shen Qing's arrangement for Zhuang Li to come pick him up? That terrifying and strange illusion...

Zhou Jingyun's hands gently stroked his knees, and Zhuang Li's voice came and went in his ears.

Zhuang Li looked at Zhou Jingyun's unconsciously furrowed brows and slightly drooping lips, and smiled to himself.

what a pity.

I almost met that Shen Qing.

But I didn't expect Zhou Jingyun to rush over. I couldn't tell what I felt, it was unexpected, but not unexpected at all.

Since Shen Qing and Zhou Jingyun knew each other and had contact with each other, and they wanted to keep it a secret from her, and Zhou Jingyun had so many people watching her, how could he easily let her meet someone she shouldn't meet?

If it weren't for the accident of Shangguan Yue, she wouldn't have known about this person.

Looking at Zhou Jingyun's solemn expression which he couldn't conceal no matter how hard he tried, he knew that he had alerted the enemy today and he had to be more cautious next time.

Zhuang Li lowered his head to organize the things he brought back from Aunt Xue.

The car became quiet.

Chunyue, who was sitting outside the car, couldn't help but look back, but the thick curtains blocked her view.

The prince was very happy to see the young lady and ran over.

They were talking and laughing when they first got in the car, but why did they suddenly become quiet again?

The carriage passed through the busy streets and returned to the Dongyang Marquis Mansion.

Zhou Jingyun got off the car and helped down the fence, while the maids and servants packed up their belongings behind him.

"When she left earlier, mother said she was tired and asked us to eat separately tonight." Zhuang Li said, and then laughed softly, "It's obvious that she is still angry with you."

Zhou Jingyun smiled and said, "It's okay. I will comfort her."

Zhuang Li asked again: "How about we have clear soup noodles?"

Zhou Jingyun nodded: "It's all right, eat what you like."

Zhuang Li hummed, "I made chicken soup yesterday, so today is a good time to cook noodles."

The two chatted about family matters as they walked inside, but Zhou Jingyun's steps became slower and slower, as if he was absent-minded.

"Prince." Zhuang Li called out.

Zhou Jingyun raised his head and looked at her.

"If you have something else that you haven't finished, go to the study." Zhuang Li said with a smile.

He looked so worried that he could not hide it. Zhou Jingyun thought, it is not good to be with her in this state, so he went to the study.

He nodded: "Okay, I'll go to the study for a while."

Zhuang Li saluted him and continued forward.

Zhou Jingyun looked at Zhuang Li's back, and for some reason, he suddenly felt a little melancholy.

What should I do next?
I have been on guard like this, and I don't even know how to guard...

Today, Zhuang Li has arrived at the intersection.

What about next time?

Will she be taken away directly?

She will really become what Shen Qing said.

What about her?
He disappeared from the world from then on.

Zhou Jingyun looked at the back of the woman in front of him, walking further and further away——

"Zhuang Li." He couldn't help but shout.

Zhuang Li turned around with a smile on his face and asked inquiringly.

Zhou Jingyun didn't say anything. He strode over and took her wrist: "Come with me to the study."

Zhuang Li was stunned for a moment, but Zhou Jingyun didn't give her a chance to speak, and just pulled her away.

Chunyue was busy trying to catch up.

"You don't have to follow." Zhou Jingyun said.

Chunyue subconsciously looked at Zhuang Li, and Zhuang Li nodded to indicate that she didn't need to follow.

Chunxiang and Chunhong, who came to greet them, quickened their pace and ran over. "What's wrong?" "Where are the prince and the young lady going?"

Chunyue smiled at them soothingly: "It's okay, go to the study." She then instructed them, "Go and take back the things that your aunt gave you in the car." After that, she chased after Zhou Jingyun and Zhuang Li.

Her heart was pounding, and she was not allowed to follow him. She had to at least wait outside the study.

The prince's expression was really... not good.

Feng'er and the maid in the study were also driven out.

Zhou Jingyun closed the door and turned around to look at Zhuang Li standing in the room.

Her expression was very calm, and she gently stroked her wrist with one hand...

He had just pulled her over here, so he might have used a lot of strength.

Seeing Zhou Jingyun looking over, Zhuang Li smiled and looked around: "Let me pour the tea. Where is the prince's tea?"

Zhou Jingyun motioned for her to sit down: "Let me do it." Then he went to make tea.

Zhuang Li sat on a chair and looked around the room. The study was three rooms connected together, and was extremely spacious. On the east side were a desk and bookshelves, and on the west side was a bedroom separated by a screen. There was a nanmu bed, and tall cabinets were stacked against the wall.

The furnishings in the room were not luxurious, with white walls, black furniture, and blue curtains, simple and clean.

There was a piano by the window in the bedroom and a sword hanging on the wall.

琴。

Zhuang Li’s gaze narrowed slightly.

He can really play the piano.

"The tea here is stronger." Zhou Jingyun came over with the tea and handed it to her.

Zhuang Li took the tea and said, "I don't have any particular taste for tea." He took a sip and looked at Zhou Jingyun again, "The prince asked me to come here. What do you want to say?"

Zhou Jingyun was silent.

The room fell into silence.

Just when Zhuang Li was about to help him find a topic to start, Zhou Jingyun looked up at her.

"I don't know how much you know," he said. "I don't know the whole story either. I can only tell you what I just learned."

What? Zhuang Li was a little surprised. It seemed that he was about to say something...

"Something is not right with Madam Zhuang." Zhou Jingyun looked at her. "The letter you sent to her was robbed on the way. The person gave it to me and warned me not to let you have any contact with Madam Zhuang. I didn't know what happened, so I sent Jiang Yun to see Madam Zhuang. The news came back two days ago that Madam Zhuang was under surveillance and her behavior was abnormal..."

The woman in front of me holds the tea, her expression changes from surprise to bewilderment...
Zhou Jingyun paused for a moment and looked at Zhuang Li.

"What I said was a bit confusing, I don't know if you can understand it." He said, "This matter is related to a person. When you were with Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang, did you see a person named Shen Qing--"

Before he could finish his words, Zhuang Li, who was sitting, suddenly stood up, threw the teacup on the table, rushed over and hugged his waist.

Zhuang Li looked petite, but she suddenly bumped into him with quite a bit of force. Zhou Jingyun was caught off guard and had to take a step back. He subconsciously held onto her shoulders to steady himself.

this…..
He lowered his head and looked at the woman standing in front of him. He could feel the strength of her arms, holding his waist tightly and forcefully.

"Ali..." He was a little at a loss, "What's wrong?"

Why did you suddenly hug him?
Zhuang Li buried his head in front of him, feeling his warm body and strong heartbeat.

"I thought...you were like them." she murmured.

Great.

He is different.